High Schools

Two high school students — one from Palm Beach Central; the other from Wellington — proved that it isn't only Olympic athletes and collegians who can successfully represent the United States in international competition.

Palm Beach Central senior Doug Price Jr., 17; and Wellington junior Alex Lawson, 16, were among those participating in the 2017 Rugby Americas North Championship at Vizcaya Park in Miramar.

The Wellington Wizards club team members were selected to play for the USA Rugby South Panthers, an Under-19 Division all-star squad of players from not only Florida but also Georgia, Louisiana and North Carolina, in the showcase attraction.

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